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In the Brooder
- Jun 2, 2016
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I bought two hens at a farm store. I bought them as a pet and not for consumption. Their coop, food, and roaming area is within requirements stated by farmers. After 4-5 months, they became extremely fat and lethargic. Instead of leaving the food out, I decided to put them on a controlled diet. They continued to get fatter and instead of walking outside, they began to stay in the coop and sit most of the time.
At month 6, they got extremely obese and only walked to drink water and eat. The dominant hen killed her sister after month 7. This is the first time I've seen them aggressive to one another. They were so friendly to each other. Month 8, the dominant one died. I don't know the type of bird but they are the typical white ones you see everywhere.
I'm trying to figure out if I did something wrong and why they got so obese and unhealthy even if I tried to give them a comfortable life. At one time, they were giving me eggs everyday...after the obesity they rarely gave me eggs. Thank you in advance
At month 6, they got extremely obese and only walked to drink water and eat. The dominant hen killed her sister after month 7. This is the first time I've seen them aggressive to one another. They were so friendly to each other. Month 8, the dominant one died. I don't know the type of bird but they are the typical white ones you see everywhere.
I'm trying to figure out if I did something wrong and why they got so obese and unhealthy even if I tried to give them a comfortable life. At one time, they were giving me eggs everyday...after the obesity they rarely gave me eggs. Thank you in advance